June 5, 2026 9:48 AM
FIFA World Cup: Iraq hold Spain in warm-up, Sweden play out 2-2 draw with Greece
Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq in a World Cup warm-up match in La Coruna, with the Asian side producing a solid defensive display against a much-changed Spanish team. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente handed debuts to Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal and Real Sociedad defender Jon Martin in his starting XI, despite both players being part of the support group named to assist preparations for the 26-man World Cup squad. A host of regulars were absent, including the injured trio of Nico Willi...